Volpato to Join Socceroos: 2026 World Cup Allegiance Switch
Cristian Volpato will switch from Italy to Australia for the 2026 World Cup, joining the Socceroos camp before a friendly vs Mexico after rejecting them in
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Cristian Volpato will switch from Italy to Australia for the 2026 World Cup, joining the Socceroos camp before a friendly vs Mexico after rejecting them in
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